Eid Mubarak!

Today is Eid ul-Fitr, or Eid, the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramzan, the holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning 'festivity', while Fiṭr means 'break-fasting'. So, the holiday symbolizes the celebration after completing the fasting of the entire month of Ramzan.

 In India, and other South Asian countries, the night before Eid is called Chaand Raat, which means night of the moon. People often visit bazaars and shopping malls, with their families and children, for last minute Eid shopping. Women and girls, often paint each others' hands with mehndi and wear colourful bangles. During Eid, the traditional greeting is Eid Mubarak, and includes a formal embrace. After the Eid prayers, it is common for families to visit graveyards and pray for the salvation of departed family members.

Eid is a public holiday and is celebrated all over India, as well as Mumbai, which has a big Muslim community living here. So, Eid Mubarak and enjoy your day!